M (D)
You will need your composition notebook; you will be issued a copy of Number the Stars. 6A will need independent reading books for the double block.
Discuss and define courage based on impromptu writing.
What is courage? More specifically, what is moral courage, and how is this related or different?
Define theme; how do you discover the big idea or theme of a book when you are reading?
Introduction to Number the Stars, Chapter 1
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Copenhagen Street
Double block: Independent reading
T (E) Number the Stars, Chapter 1 cont.
WWII: Europe 1943-1945
Source: University of Texas Libraries
W (F) Number the Stars, Chapter 2; finish Chapter 3 for homework.
Th (A)
You will need your copy of Number the Stars and your composition notebook.
Discussion groups, in-class writing
T (B) You will need: Composition Notebook, White Binder (Artifacts of Learning), your independent reading book Appeteaser: In the first five minutes of class write on the note-card the following information...
Your Name
Author, Title of Independent Reading Book
List of possible "genres" or categories your book could be listed under
1.Go over project instructions. 2. Use cards to organize students into groups. Groups should brainstorm ideas for project, discuss how to write the review, make notes about what is important to describe or not to describe in their particular Introduce Independent Reading Project: Teaser and Review for Recommended Reading Lists
3. Remind students about homework. Bring Flash drive and independent reading books all week.!
HW: Read and discuss Number the Stars, chapter 4
W (C)
Draft, Independent Reading Project (print draft for workshop discussion tomorrow)
6A: Learning Teams: Last meeting to complete your jobs for the quarter. Produce a document by the end of the period that states (a) what you have accomplished this quarter and (b) evaluates how well you have collaborated to meet your goals.
Read for homework: Number the Stars, chapter 5
Th (D)
Independent Reading Project workshop -- do not come to class without a draft in hand!
Read for homework: Number the Stars, chapter 6
F (E)
Revise and finish draft. Print and email to Ms. Davis at sdavis@stmes.org
(Change: I decided to save chapters 7-8 for next week, so you have no homework over the weekend.)
Note: Lois Lowry will be in Houston for a Cool Brains! event sponsored by Imprint Houston. She will appear at Johnston Middle School at 3 pm on Sunday, October 14th. More information can be found here.
M (D)
You will need your composition notebook; you will be issued a copy of Number the Stars. 6A will need independent reading books for the double block.
Discuss and define courage based on impromptu writing.
What is courage? More specifically, what is moral courage, and how is this related or different?
Define theme; how do you discover the big idea or theme of a book when you are reading?
Introduction to Number the Stars, Chapter 1
Copenhagen Street
Double block: Independent reading
T (E)
Number the Stars, Chapter 1 cont.
WWII: Europe 1943-1945
Source: University of Texas Libraries
W (F)
Number the Stars, Chapter 2; finish Chapter 3 for homework.
Th (A)
You will need your copy of Number the Stars and your composition notebook.
Discussion groups, in-class writing
Week 8 (Oct.9-12)
T (B)
You will need: Composition Notebook, White Binder (Artifacts of Learning), your independent reading book
Appeteaser: In the first five minutes of class write on the note-card the following information...
2. Use cards to organize students into groups. Groups should brainstorm ideas for project, discuss how to write the review, make notes about what is important to describe or not to describe in their particular
Introduce Independent Reading Project: Teaser and Review for Recommended Reading Lists
For more information, see the You Gotta Read This blog!
Other Resources:
Middle School Book Review Website
3. Remind students about homework. Bring Flash drive and independent reading books all week.!
HW: Read and discuss Number the Stars, chapter 4
W (C)
Draft, Independent Reading Project (print draft for workshop discussion tomorrow)
6A: Learning Teams: Last meeting to complete your jobs for the quarter. Produce a document by the end of the period that states (a) what you have accomplished this quarter and (b) evaluates how well you have collaborated to meet your goals.
Read for homework: Number the Stars, chapter 5
Th (D)
Independent Reading Project workshop -- do not come to class without a draft in hand!
Read for homework: Number the Stars, chapter 6
F (E)
Revise and finish draft. Print and email to Ms. Davis at sdavis@stmes.org
(Change: I decided to save chapters 7-8 for next week, so you have no homework over the weekend.)
Note: Lois Lowry will be in Houston for a Cool Brains! event sponsored by Imprint Houston. She will appear at Johnston Middle School at 3 pm on Sunday, October 14th. More information can be found here.